A Short Story… I’m one of those people who get tired of being made fun of because of their names. My father was Benagood Day. His grandfather played trumpet with Benny Goodmen. That made sense. I liked my dad’s name and I liked my mom’s simple name of Beautiful Day. However, my name of Amostunusual […]
About Don and Peg Doman
A Memory . . . of Hope
A Sort Story… Bennie was sad. In truth he had never really been happy . . . ever. His father denied that Bennie was his son. As Bennie worked it out, “How are you going to point to a man, gurgle and claim heritage by saying “Gugu gaga?” He simply accepted the no daddy comment […]
Wild Horses Couldn’t Drag Me to Do That Again
A Short Story… It wasn’t until I made a stupid comment to myself that I was able to take in Jerry’s details and attempt to make a winner out of him. No matter what the score is or what you need it to be, I shrugged my shoulders and repeated my loser message “It doesn’t […]
Running Through the Fields
A Short Story… Johnny had been running around in the fields nearby acting like a cowboy. When he got back home, he turned on the TV and was watching old cartoons with his slightly older brother Jeff. He had been watching TV so closely that he missed Uncle Jerry coming into the house. Actually, he […]
Canoes Paddling Along – Information About Our Pasts
I like finding information about canoes and old boats . . . the older the better. Ancient canoes tell us about the people who built them. Some were built by hollowing out trees and some people used wooden ribs with stretched hides to cover the sides of their boats. And often we learn more about […]
10 Benefits of Helping Others
A Short Story… Barry White discovered the 10 benefits of helping others and to share with others. The list is several years old and it didn’t help, but it’s a step in the right direction. Barry thinks we should share and work together to make a better world. Please, read and share on your own. […]
The Mystery of the Old Tacoma Union Train Staton
A Short Story… The old Union Station in downtown Tacoma with it’s 90 foot tall celling constantly called to Clyde. His grandfather had told him about the history of the station as well as the beauty. Clyde had been detained for six months for some reason, but now he was free to do almost whatever […]
Desmond and Willie Working Together
A Short Story… Both leaders had good points to make, but it was really hard to choose who was actually on top of the best ideas. They never competed face to face. They both were the person in charge or their particular area. Desmond was just known as Mr. Desmond, while Willie was usually referred […]
Nothing Goes Together Like Red and Blue
A Short Story… We’re not talking about flags or uniforms, we’re talking about “looks.” Looks can bring actions to a standstill. It always depends upon the wearer, the garments, and the attitude they share. Jeanie had the style that attracted and took a hold of both men and women. She had the walk, the movements, […]